A Judge Can Impose a Sentence That Is Longer Than

question 45

Multiple Choice

A judge can impose a sentence that is longer than the base sentence established by the legislature:

• A)judge is allowed to use his/her discretion and do this in all cases
• B)only if the jury found the facts used to determine the longer sentence were true
• C)whenever state legislation gives the judge the authority to do so
• D)never

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Definitions:

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember only information that is consistent with their beliefs or attitudes, ignoring contradictory information.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which consumers interpret information in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs and attitudes, often leading to distorted perceptions.

Selective Exposure

The process by which individuals preferentially seek out and pay attention to information that conforms to their existing beliefs and values, while avoiding contradictory information.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the brain below the level of conscious awareness.